Category Archives: TxVSN

The Texas Education Agency recently released the Legislative Briefing Book of the 83rd Texas Legislature. This resource is designed to provide school districts with information about the impact of the more than 100 education-related laws that were passed during the legislature. Below … Continue reading →

Some changes are in store for virtual learning in the state of Texas if Governor Perry signs HB 1926. This bill recently was passed by the 83rd Texas Legislature. It makes some significant changes to the Texas Virtual School Network … Continue reading →

Late Wednesday night, the Senate passed their version of HB 1926 which makes changes to the Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN). The Senate sponsor for HB 1926 is Senator Hegar. In an earlier post I listed some of the provisions in … Continue reading →

Several bills that would make changes to virtual or online education in Texas have been making their way through the legislative process. HB 1926 by Representative Ken King, passed the House on third reading on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Below … Continue reading →

Senator Shapiro’s changes in the TxVSN, that she proposed in HB 1483 during the regular session and SB 30 in the special session, were added to SB 1 (special session). SB 1 deals with some fiscal matters necessary for the budget … Continue reading →

Update since original posting: SB 30 will be voted on by the full Senate on Thursday, June 9th. SB 30, a bill relating to the state virtual school network, was heard in the Senate Education Committee on June 6, 2011, … Continue reading →